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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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